The phrase "affairs given" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to refer to matters or issues that have been provided or discussed, but the phrasing is awkward and unclear.
Example: "The affairs given during the meeting were not adequately addressed."
Alternatives: "matters presented" or "issues discussed".
It's an absurd state of affairs given America's dependence on oil.
This is a curious state of affairs, given that the notion of deferring criminal prosecution was originally introduced to benefit individuals, not corporations.
Gillard should also make the prime minister she deposed, Kevin Rudd, the minister for foreign affairs – given his aptitude and knowledge of the subject, his popularity, and the lingering resentment at how cynically he was toppled.
This would serve the interests of both the Russian and American peoples, and would have a positive effect on the general climate of global affairs given the special responsibility of Russia and the US to sustain global security".
The unfolding embarrassment at the network poses a host of questions — not the least of which is how the network's executives justified their Javert-like pursuit of Clinton's extramarital affairs, given their boss's own repeated sexual misconduct.
And as Mr Salmon notes, the popularity of 3/1 mortgages and similar loan products are a testament to the shortened expected ownership period for any one property.It's interesting to think about this state of affairs given a discussion on homeownership that swept through the blogosphere last week.
Foreign affairs gave him constant trouble.
"His private affairs gave him no reason to take his own life," Mr. Wackers said.
But the pointless campaigns were lively, colourful affairs, giving an impressive imitation of the forms of democracy.
The New Yorker, September 14 , 1981P. 45 Recently, Chester Crocker, the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, gave a speech at an American Legion convention in Honolulu.
By William Edgett Smith The New Yorker, September 14 , 1981P. 45 Recently, Chester Crocker, the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, gave a speech at an American Legion convention in Honolulu.
